Collection Highlights
Alexander Hamilton (1757-1804)
ca. 1793
1928.18
White marble
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Museum Collections
Decorative Arts
Baby's chemise
Object name
Baby's chemise
Date
1850-1900
Medium
Cotton, bobbin lace
Dimensions
Overall: 9 x 11 1/2 in. ( 22.9 x 29.2 cm )
Description
White cotton baby chemise with a square neckline; collar folds back into four triangles over the front and back of the bodice and over the shoulders; collar trimmed with hand-made scalloped bobbin lace; cap sleeves trimmed with bobbin lace; slits at the sides.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Hayward F. Manice
Object Number
1978.65.15
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
